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Sternal instability after midline sternotomy
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|April 11, 2000
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to discuss sternal instability a problem occasionally associated with midline sternotomy, including the etiology, predisposing conditions, diagnosis and management. Among the methods of repair, sternal weaving and pectoralis muscle advancement are thought to be especially effective.